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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

A CONTEST is now pending in a local court
of Norfolk, Va; for some of the local offices
for which elections were held last spring, when
the Democrats were declared elected. One of
he Democratic judges Of election testified that
one hundred Republican tickets were abstract
ed from ballot-box in the Fourth ward and
ffty-fve Democratic tickets substituted, and
that he received several notes from Demo
cratic sources requesting him to poll the vote
as slowly as possible. Norfolk is no field fol-
Democrat like that. He should come to In.
diana, run for the State Senate and be elected
President pro tenn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

DR.. FLETCHER says he did not say the
board of trustees were paying the highest
price for the poorest goods" but what he
said was: II would call particular attention
to the inadequacy of the present method of
purchasing supplies, which invariably gives
to our benevolent institutions the poorest
goods at the highest price" Who is response
bic for the present method, and viii pays
the highest price for the poorest goods, but
the board of trustees2 The Doctor is either
very unfortunate in what he writes, or in SC
rapidly rushing to the front in defense of the
trustees whenever their present method" OF
management is attacked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

IT is mistake to suppose that the coast
defense. bills recently passed by the Senate
were in any way the result o. a spasm Of war
excitement 1t is to the credit Of the Senate
that they were not, for that kind of legisla-
ton is apt to be crude and ill-considered
The two bills just passed were introduced by
Senator Cameron in December 1885, and the
subject has been under discussion or vesti-
CATION ever since. As result it was thor
oughly digested. While each of the two bills
appropriates 100000 the expenditure of
the sums is to run over period of six years.
IL they pass the House the result will be the
establishment of two very extensive plants
for the manufacture Of cannon and heavy
ordnance, and will enable the United States
to cope with any other government on this
score. There is some doubt as to whether
the bills will pass the House. If defeated,
it will be due to the narrow policy of Mr..
Randall, who is said to be preparing to lead in
opposition to them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

DIR. AvELING. the English Socialist who
recently spent few weeks agitating in this
country, and disguised the socialistic mana
gers by sending in an exorbitant bill for his
services, has made statement to his English
brethren, in which he says the Americans are
'sthe flthiest people in the world and abso-
lutely devoid of all sense of cleanliness and
decency." 1t is quite likely that Dr. Aveling s
associates in this country were such as he
describes, but as they were chiefly foreigners
of class who do not cultivate the acouaint-
ance of lighthouses or cleanliness, his de-
scriptiOn does not apply to Americans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

DEBT increasing taxes increasing every
where, public burdens of all kinds be-
coming more onerous upon the people.
The increased income to be derived from the
higher taxation of the liquor traffic is needed
just now. The people of the State demand it,
and the Legislature should respond by the en-
actment of a law that will impose upon the
traffic fair share Of the burdens it devolves
upon society. In Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin
and number of other States the LIQUOR traffic
is made to pay Why should it not be made
to pay in IndianaR Shall the liquor power be
longer an exempt and favored class in this
State?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

PROFESSOR BELL, of telephone fame, is re-
sition breaks down his patent, he will give up
every cent that has come to him from it, and
will look about for place to earn his living
by teaching. If Professor Bell really said
this, he is either too good for this world,
which is not likely, or he knows the case isn't
going against him. 1t is pretty safe to say
that he will never give up his millions until
grim death or speculation compels him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

A "MARYLAND farmer writes to the New
York Herald concerning Mr.. Henry George
and his views touching land-ownership. The
farmer is landowne and cannot see the
justice of Georges theory, nor how he pro-
poses to carry it out. He says: II have half
dozen guns and boys who know how to use
them, as any person would find out who came
to take anything which 1 had an idea belonged
to me-" Again. he says he understands Mr..
George is opposed to soldiers, but he thinks
that without their use there would be con
siderable difficulty in getting lands FROM PEG
pie who had the idea that they owned them
and, indeed, a good many troops too II
short, the Maryland farmer has the fash
Toned idea that what is his is his, and intimate:
that he would fight before giving it up
Doubtless most property are of hi
opinion and when it came to a show of hands
they might be found to considerably outnum
Der Mr.. Georges followers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

THE convention Of the National Associa.
ton Of Music Teachers, to be held in
this city next June, will be an affair OF
unusual proportions and timely prepare
tions should be made to handle it. The
association embraces the entire country,
and there will be delegates and professional
musicians from all parts. The number of &C
credited delegates will not be less than 1000
while the number of visiting musicians and
musical people will be much greater. The
convention will continue several days, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

bic discharge properly verified by War Depart
ment rolls, would be sufficient title to PEN
sion, which would be sent to the pensioner quar-
terly in a check from the Treasury. York
Herald.
OUR mugwump friends need not worry over
the relations of Mr.. Sherman and Mr.. Blaine
There will be some craftsmanship in the next
administration, and both of these distinguished
and foremost Republicans will have hand in
shaping the destiuies of the country. Boston
State.
THE New York Herald has very interesting
column of double-leaded editorial on the New
York strike. which processes to present both tho
workingmens side and 1.-The other side" But
there is still a third side, more impressive than
ether-the fact that for week the greatest port
of this country has been held by the throat
Cincinnati Enquirer.
No man in business will or can consent to have
his work suddenly stopped because the hands
employed by some other man have a grievance
against their employer. Such interruptions in
validate contracts, paralyze commerce and pro-
duction, cause wanton destruction of capital
and waste the earnings Of labor to no possible
profit New York Tribune
THE constantly repeated spectacle of stand
ing army of s'dependent" pensioners, great
proportion of whom are known to be, in the Ian
| euace of General Bragg, the rubbish of the
| army" distinguished not by their services, but
by their avoidance of service, cannot but be do
| moralizing and degrading. It is the fear Of this
| that impels the representatives. of the fighting
soldiers, the faithful volunteers as opposed to
the shirks and bounty Jumpers, to protest against
| the bill.-New York Times.
| IT is not the Courier-Journal, or any of its
critics who would make him over again, but il
is the President who is trying to make Democ-
racy over again. AS Democrat we resent this
and the party resents it, and if we cannot reach
some common ground of understanding and feel
| ing, 10 man can prophesy victory for 1888
| For saying these things, plainly but fairly, the
Courier Journal is bitterly denounced by the
| few journals which place their duty to the ad-
| mlnistration above their duty TO the country.
! We mourn for these. and tender them with I'M
| fettered hands the commiseration of an unterri-
| fed Democracy and free press. louisville
| Courier Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
TURPIE'S "ELECTION."
Boston Paper Calls Halt to Fraud and
Crime in Senatorial Elections.

Crime in Senatorial Elections.
Boston Record.
Turpe, of Indiana a man who has not been
prominent since the days when he was notori-
Gus sympathizer with rebels. has been declared
elected by the Democrats in the Legislature Of
that State to the United States Senate He will,
therefore, ask for seat in that body. He
ought never to be allowed to disgrace it.
In opposition to it will be presented the objec-
tion of the lawfully elected Lieutenant governor
of the State, whom the Democratic Senate re-
fuses to recognize, of the presiding officer of the
joint convention where his election is claimed to
have been made, and of all the Republican
m embers of the Legislature, who will set forth
that this result was achieved only by the ar BIZ
trary unseating of Republican State Senatex
solely for that purpose. If Turpie is allowed
thus to become Senator, the dignity and gooc
name of that body will be hopelessly lost.
There are some who hold that The Senate has
no right to question the methods by which its
members are chosen, provided there is but one ex
listing and recognized Legislature, and that thu
Governor signs the certificate. This seems well
in theory, but it proceeds on the assumption that
something like common honesty will be followed
I in the makeup of legislatures. The experiences
Of the last month in Indiana and New Jersey
show that this premise can no longer be relied
upon. If Turpie is seated, henceforth in the
Democratic political economy possession Of only
one branch of fhe Legislature will be necessary.
Enough members of the opposite party be
unseated to overcome the legal majority iln
other house-as in Indiana-and according
has resource but to cit still and allow On
outrage on its honor to be carried out. Shap
/ upon SO helpless an idea Cannot body whic
may expel a member for drunkenness expe az
other whose election was procured by fraudl II
ought to be so. If not, the Senate may as we'll
! go out of business.
But this leads to another broader matter
That is, the general Generalization of the ballot
| all over the country. 1t began in tie South and
| f1ourished 4nese Encouraged thereby, the
| Democrats Of the North are trying to accom-
| psh the same ends A dozen Southern Sena-
| tors occupy seats based upon fraud and force.
| Turpie of Indiana. is their legitimate rival in
| the North. with Hearst, Of California. we'll up to
him, and Albeit, of New Jersey, trying desper-
ately to succeed in the same way. These are
not trifling matters They touch the whole
body polite. The popular respect for the Sem
ate has lessened since it refused to investigate
| the notorious bribery by which Payne, Of Ohio.
| obtained his seat. If Turpie and Hearst arc
| treated the same way, the Senate must not look
for the respect of others, for it will have been in
| different to its own.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
SEE ALSO FOLLOWING COPY

ing money or in any way assisting the An
archists It is manly letter, sound in prin-
ciple and well expressed. Mr.. Powderly
makes the point very strongly, that as the
Knights of Labor organization has never in
culated or countenanced anarchistic doctrines,
it has no right to give aid os comfort to those
who have got themselves into trouble by adj
vocating the doctrines. Whatever knights
may do or feel as individuals, he tells them
they must not commit the organization tc
the defense of the Anarchists. The letter is
altogether creditable to the writer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
The Next United states Senate.

New York Times.
The Republican majority in the next Senate
will be reduced one, but even with Demoi
cratic Senator from New Jersey in place of
Sewell, a Democrat from Indiana In place Of
Harrison and two Democrats in West Virginia,
the Republicans will still have a majority. AS
the list now stands, and assuming that Mr..
Turpe will be admitted from Indiana, that q
Democratic Senator will be appointed from
Florida in place of Mr.. Jones, that West Vir-
gihla will chose Democrat, and that Demo-
crat will be elected in New Jersey, the Demo
Gratis will have 81 Senators and the Republican
80. The 80 Republicans will include Riddles
berger, who is an uncertain quantity, and who
might become offended at the Republicans some
day and go over to the other side. That would
tie the Senate He is not quite the balance of
power in the Senate but he unbaance
things there in a very uncomfortable way if he
is so disposed. The possibility that Mr. Turpie
may be refused seat will keep the Republican
majority trife stronger, and. if affairs in New
Jersey should take Republican turn, the Sen.
ate would be securely Republican for two years
at least
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

A QUESTION having been raised by some of
enough to man navy in case Of war, Port
land, Me-, correspondent has taken some pains
to investigate the subject He finds that all
American fishing vessels and small craft en-
gagged in the New England coastwise trade are
commanded and manned by Americans. His
conclusion is that there are enough New Eng
land sailors real Yankee seafaring men, to
man the entire navy in case Of war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
INDIANA AT GETTYSBURG.

An article in the Philadelphia Times after
describing the memorials placed on the Gettys-
burg battlefield by different States, comments
unfavorably upon the legislative action of
Indiana in appropriating but So, 900 for the
erection Of monuments and not dollar for the
general work of the Memorial Association,
thus leaving Hoosier veterans with no legal
right to visit the historic spot. The writer
accounts for this on the theory that the mat
ter was not thoroughly understood. and ex-
presses the hope that when it is fully ex-
planned the Indiana General Assembly will
make haste to increase the appropriation in
order that the old soldiers Of the State may
not be needlessly Inundated. 1t is evident
that the author of this article is not acquainted
Legislatures The body which appropriated
the sum Of SO, 900 was the one that elected
Daniel W. Voorhees, as United States
Senator, a man who had no SYM
pathy with the cause for which the men
of Indiana fought at Gettysburg, and who
hindered and hampered them by every means
in his power. That dollar was given towards
commemorating the brave deeds of the sol
diers who fell on that field was grudging
concession to popular sentiment aud not be-
cause of State pride or patriotism On the part
of the majority of representatives. When it
| is considered that the present Legislature has,
! by fraud, intimidation and high-handed out
rage, succeeded in preventing the return of a
| Union soldier to the Senate, and offers in his
place man whose highest recommendation
to his party is that he was friend OF the
South in its darkest days, the hope that the
Gettysburg appropriation will be increased
this year seems to have slender foundation
| The management of the States interests is OF
character to tempt the patriotic native te
deny his citizenship when he goes away from
home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
Treasurer Of State Lemcke.
Evansville Courier tDem.l

LvansvlfIe COurler (Dcm.)
Captain ]. Augustus Lemcke has assumed the
duties of Treasurer of State. and in parting from
him temporarily the Courier wishes to say to
those among whom he will make his home for
the next two years. that he is rare man, in
cry way worthy of the best social associations
OF the capital and of the entire confidence of all
the people of Indiana. We have always opposed
Captain Lemcke politically with every resource
at command and shall always continue to do so un.
less he sees the error of his ways and comes over
into the Democratic fold. But the most intimate
personal relations have always existed between
justiies the statement upon our part that he Is
reliable in every trust and business relation,
genial and intelligent in the social circle, kindly
in nature and with mind stored with agreeable
ard rtfGaed kne~ieaoe fa;nnosa. from extensive
travel and varied readings. We heartily COM
mend him to the best social life his position
will necessarily place him in the highest official
life at the State capital
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

THE Journal also charged that Prosecuting
Attorney Mitchell had peremptorily declined
to allow information to be filed in the Grim
inal Court against alleged conspirators. The
Sentinel.
Well, does the Sentinel deny the Journals
charge? Did or did not Prosecuting Attorney
Mitchell decline to allow an information to be
filed in the Criminal Court against the alleged
tally sheet forgers and if he did, why did hei
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

Mr.. W. D. HOWARD has presented re-
spectful memorial to the Legislature setting
forth his claims for reimbursement for losses
sustained by him upon the State house work
through no fault of his own. The General
Assembly can do nothing less than to give the
memorial respectful attention and consdera-
ton. This much is due to anybody, what
ever tho facts may turn out to be when a full
examination is made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
The Situation in New Jersey.

Trenton Special to Philadelphia Press.
The situation summed up is-on the Demo-
cratic side-unutterable complexitv; on the Re-
publican side, complete complacency. Tho
Democratic programme still is to claim every
thing and bang away. The Republican pro-
graynme is as all along, to keep cool and let her
bang 1t is doubtful If there will be anything
of moment done By either house this week. Ev.
erything in the senatorial fight is In allegiance
pending the clearing up of the Camden case.
wnicn The action Of the committee has postponed
until next week. Until the senatorial tight is
over nothing will be done in the way of legala-
ton,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

will attract great many visitors. The repu-
tation of the city is involved to some extent
in the right handling of the event. and it is
hoped our citizens will recognize the propriety
Of timely and liberal action in the matter.
This promises to be good year for business,
and there is no better time than the present
to move for a revival of public spirit in Indian
anOis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

THE remarks Of President Real, of the
American Agricultural and Dairy Association,
at the opening of the convention, do not seem
to have much to do with farm or bovine prod
ucts, but if the excellent, though sophomor-
ical, gentleman will end in securing for us
real butter and cheese all will be forgiven.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
A Few Gems.

National Republican.
The Garcsion infamy in Maine. the Mackis
diabolism in Illinois, the confessed election fell
onies in Ohio. the ballot-box lock-pickiag IN
New Jersey, and the fraudulent election" Of
Turpie in Indiana-these are sorae of the gems
that stud the crown of Democracy IN the North.
and make 1t ct co-worker with its crims-staar~
ed brother Of the South
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

SENATOR JoHNsoN's bill for the hanging of
convicted murders should pass the Legislature
without fail. 1t would do away with the pub
lie disgrace now attending such affairs. 1t
passed the Senate by practically unanimous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

MOODY and Murphy conducting tenn
perance revival in Chicago. 1t is strong
team, and ought to accomplish much even in
that unprolnising field.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
agoggy

AFTER awhile, probably, the members of
the Legislature will get through with dema-
xogy and get down to real business for the
public good
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

THE bill has passed separating the Soldiers
children. One reform of Democratic abuse,
demanded by the Republican platform. carried
into effect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

70 tho Editor of the Indianapolis journal.
!. Can the United States Senate refuse Turpie
a seat without giving it to Harrison some one
else2 2. Does not the Constition say each State
shall have two Senatorsq 3. But if the seat is
refused Turpie will the place remain vacant or
the Governor appoint j. s. d.
THoRNTOwN, July 8.
These are the questions upon which the Senate
will have to pass.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

THE Charleston News rises to remark that
it doubts if ex-confederate soldiers desire or
would accept pensions if they could get them.
Ring off, please.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
tice to Correspondents.

Notice to Correspondents.
We cannot return rejected manuscripts, unless
an envelope properly directed and stamped is in
closed. We never pay the slightest attention to
letters written on both sides of the paper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

THE injurious interest bill of Representa-
tive Kellson was defeated in the House yes
terday. The wind let out of so much DEM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

SOME light is thrown by the Minneapolis
Tribune on an interesting question of heredity
The Tribune, which is a straight out Republican
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

THE full text is given of General Master
Powderly's recent letter prohibiting the
Knights Of Labor in Chicago from contribut-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10
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